Man charged with homicide, robbery in November shooting in Wilkinsburg
Allegheny County Police have arrested a 19-year-old man in connection with a fatal November shooting in Wilkinsburg.
Elyzah Cecil King-Bradley is charged with criminal homicide in the death of Emanuel Deshawn Johnson, 35, who was found dead inside a vehicle after county police responded to the shooting shortly before 8 p.m. on Nov. 22.
A 19-year-old man was found shot in the head during the incident in the 1000 block of Rebecca Avenue. He was taken to an area hospital in critical condition but was eventually released, police said.
King-Bradley also is charged with robbery, criminal conspiracy, tampering with evidence and firearm violations. He was lodged in the Allegheny County Jail in Pittsburgh while awaiting arraignment.
County detectives say he is “one of the individuals responsible for the shooting.”
Authorities are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact county police at 1-833-255-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.
Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.
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